Pests
Plum Fruit Moth
Identify Plum Fruit Moth: symptoms, possible causes, prevention, and practical actions for 5 affected plants. Larvae bore into fruits, causing worm damage.
Plum Fruit Moth is relevant across 5 plant profiles on Wild-Wuchs. In the data it is most often linked with Cherry plum, Mirabelle plum, European Plum, Greengage, Damson plum. Typical signs include: Larvae bore into fruits, causing worm damage. For gardeners, early diagnosis, suitable growing conditions, and gentle action matter most: Pheromone traps for monitoring
Plants
5
Category
Fruit, Fruit shrub/tree
Risk
high
Synonyms
Cydia-funebrana, Grapholita-funebrana, Pflaumenwickler, cydia-funebrana, grapholita-funebrana
Scientific name
Grapholita funebrana
Overview
Symptoms
- Wormy fruits
- Maggots in fruit
- Larvae inside the fruit
Damage
Larvae bore into fruits, causing worm damage.
Prevention
- Pheromone traps for monitoring
- Promote beneficial insects
Organic control
- Use of Trichogramma wasps
- Pheromone traps for monitoring and mass trapping
Affected plants
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FAQ
How do I recognize Plum Fruit Moth?
Larvae bore into fruits, causing worm damage.
What causes Plum Fruit Moth?
Causes often relate to site conditions, weather, care, plant density, or pest pressure.
How can I prevent Plum Fruit Moth?
Pheromone traps for monitoring
What helps against Plum Fruit Moth?
Use of Trichogramma wasps
Which plants are affected?
Cherry plum, Mirabelle plum, European Plum, Greengage, Damson plum
When does Plum Fruit Moth usually appear?
Timing depends on plant, weather, and growing conditions; check regularly during stress periods.